The Premier Snow and Ice Melter
The Heat Is On
Put the heat on snow and ice with PELADOW™ Calcium Chloride Pellets.Comparative performance tests and scientific research prove that it’s thepremier choice for melting snow and ice. With its fast melting action andcold-temperature performance, PELADOW™ is easily distinguished fromother ice melters:• Contains 90% calcium chloride, which penetrates ice up to 3 times faster
than competing materials • Releases heat to speed melting • Performs in a wider range of winter temperatures, even extreme cold• Helps make steps, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots safer
Calcium Chloride: The MostActive Ingredient An ice melter’s formulation significantlyimpacts its ability to clear snow andice quickly under all winter conditions.While most ice melters are composedof one or more active ingredients,there are scientifically documentedperformance differences among thefollowing ice-melt materials:• Calcium chloride (CaCl2)• Sodium chloride (NaCl)• Potassium chloride (KCl)• Magnesium chloride (contains
approximately 50% water)• Urea (primarily used as a fertilizer)
PELADOW™ performs the fastest andat the lowest effective temperature.See the table below for a comparisonof PELADOW™ and other ice melters.
For 50 years, customers have reliedon PELADOW™ to melt snow and iceat:• Commercial and industrial buildings• Multifamily residential buildings• Hospital and university campuses• Municipal buildings• Homes
Chemical Ice Melters Quick Comparison
PELADOW™ CalciumChloride Pellets
Rock Salt
Magnesium Chloride Pellets
Potassium Chloride
Calcium Magnesium Acetate
Fastest-acting icemelter at all temps
Slower than calcium chloride
Slower than calcium chloride
Slower than calcium chloride,rock salt and magnesium chloride
Least cost effective amongcommon ice melters
-25°F (-32°C)
+20°F (-7°C)
0°F (-18°C)
+25°F (-4°C)
+20°F (-7°C)
3.10
1.60
1.20
0.40
0.20
Product Relative Ice-MeltingSpeed
Lowest PracticalEffective Temperature
Melt Volume(1)
(ml/g deicer)
0.55
0.33
0.30
0.21
0.04
Ice Penetration(1)
(mm/mg deicer)
(1) At 20°F (-7°C) for 20 minutes; references available upon request
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The Science of Snow and IceControlHigh performance is scientifically engineeredinto every PELADOW™ pellet by way of its:• Ability to attract moisture • Heat-generating reaction• Round shape
Attracts moisture. An ice melter’sspeed of action is determined by howeasily it dissolves to form a brine solutionupon contact with snow or ice. Brinelowers the freezing point of water andmelts snow and ice on contact.
PELADOW™ attracts moisture from itssurroundings, speeding up the creationof brine and giving its melting action ahead start.
A melt-volume comparison at 5°F (-15°C)reveals how PELADOW™ is much moreeffective at melting snow and ice thanother ice-melt materials. While magnesiumchloride loses effectiveness at 0°F (-18°C),PELADOW™ continues working to -25°F(-32°C), the lowest effective temperatureof any ice-melt product.
PELADOW™ generates itsown heat from the reactionthat creates brine.
Other materials only draw heat from outside sources.
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Melt Volume Capability at 5°F (-15°C)
Melt Volume, ml/g deicer
Rock Salt
PELADOW™ Calcium Chloride Pellets
Magnesium Chloride Pellets
Potassium Chloride Mix(1, 2)
Urea(1, 2)
Calcium Magnesium Acetate
30 Minutes45 Minutes
(1) No melt capacity at 30 minutes(2) No melt capacity at 45 minutes
A PELADOW™ pellet attracts moisture from itssurroundings, jump-starting the melting action.
Generates heat. With PELADOW™,the reaction that creates brine also generates heat, making it more effective at colder temperatures thanother materials, which only draw heatfrom their external environment. PELADOW™ turns on the heat forexceptional performance across a wide range of temperatures.
Heat Release Properties(1)
1 lb. Deicer Dissolved in 1 gal. Water
PELADOW™ Calcium Chloride Pellets
Magnesium Chloride(2)
Rock Salt
Urea
Potassium Chloride
Temperature Change, °F (°C)
(-29) (-23) (-18) (-12) (-1)(-7) (4)-20 -10 0 10 3020 40
(1) Calculated from Heats of Solution from ������������� �������������, Ninth Edition and ������� �������� ���������� ����� , Fifth Edition.
(2) All solid magnesium chloride ice melters are hydrated salts consisting of at least 50% water by weight.
(-34) (-29) (-23) (-18) (-12) (-7) (-1) (4)-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
Temperature, °F (°C)
gMelting Range Comparison
Urea
Magnesium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
Rock Salt
Potassium Chloride
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Well-rounded. The round shape ofPELADOW™ enhances perform-ance because a small portion ofeach pellet rests on a small area ofice, enabling it to “concentrate” onboring through ice up to 3 timesfaster than flat or crystal-shaped icemelters. By contrast, flat or crystal-shaped products spread their meltingability across the ice, which meansslower penetration.
Minute by MinuteWhen put to the test under realisticwinter conditions, PELADOW™ isproven to penetrate ice faster thanother materials.
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
Speed of Penetration at 20°F (-7°C)
Rock Salt
PELADOW™ Calcium Chloride Pellets
Ice Penetration, mm/mg deicer
Urea
Calcium Magnesium Acetate
10 Minutes20 Minutes
Magnesium Chloride Pellets
Potassium Chloride
The round shape of PELADOW™
aids in ice penetration, breakingthe ice’s bond with the pavementmore quickly.
Premier Product, Premier BenefitsAs the premier snow- and ice-melt material,PELADOW™ provides exceptional performanceall winter long. It is backed with premier benefits: reliable supply, consistent quality,quick response, and leading technical serviceand support.
Contact a PELADOW™ distributor today, andexperience what a first-rate snow and icemelter can do for you.
Flat or crystal-shaped ice meltersmelt across the ice, so they pen-etrate and break the ice’s bondwith the pavement more slowly.
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The Melting PointPELADOW™ brings snow and ice to the meltingpoint long before other ice-melt formulations. Inthe first 20 minutes at 20°F (-7°C), PELADOW™
melts approximately:• 2 times more than rock salt• 3 times more than magnesium chloride
pellets• 3 times more than urea• 7 times more than potassium chloride
Melt Volume Capability at 20°F (-7°C)
PELADOW™ Calcium Chloride Pellets
Rock Salt
Magnesium Chloride Pellets
Urea
Potassium Chloride
10 Minutes20 Minutes
Calcium Magnesium Acetate
Melt Volume, ml/g deicer0 1 2 3 4
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